Kodak Portra 400 Set

 Some alien that was in a movie (Museum of the Moving Image) The lighting is what makes this picture. As I mature as a photographer I come to realize that while lenses and filmstock are important, its really all about lighting. How I perceive light. Like in the image below. The way the corridor is lit, the color that is cast over the walls and floor, its so interesting. Im an interpreter of light. Light that has been spoken into being by the heavenly Father.

Yeah Im a star trek geek. Although I didnt follow the original series much. I got into it during the "next generation" days. "Computah....earl grey....hot." Sip...aah

Shooting in this museum was tough. It was very low lit. I had a 400 speed film. Next time I need to wait before taking the first shot until I am on location - that way i can determine if I should push the film 1 stop.

Year of the Snake

 My friend who is a pro photographer gave me a roll of expired film to try out. Im always up for some free stuff :) So I went to the Chinese New Year Parade last weekend to get some awesome shots. Unfortunately, it was cold that day and they decided to end the parade early. Grrrrr. I have more shots but these I feel were the best.

I love the first one of everyone out swallowing the streets. Sooo many people. I love the fog coming out from .....whatever that is. It looks very cinematic ;) Thats one reason why I like film. Makes my pictures look like a movie. I love cinema. God willing I will make my short film this year.

Lens 50mm f1.8 II // Film Kodak Portra 160 NC expired. Not bad for expired film huh.

Rennie

Me and my friend Rennie working on some storyboards for his upcoming short films. These were shot with a 50mm f1.8 on Kodak Ektar 100 film. Ive really been getting into photography. An avenue that will lead me to filmmaking Im sure of it. 

I just love film. The romantic and mystical look that it has. Although digital is kool too, its kinda flat next to film. Digital is best for low light situations I will give it that.

Research Lab - Untitled short film project

So here is the final product. I have another one of her with a tank top. A black one. I'm going to pitch the tank one next week. Plus I still have to put the lettering on it. I kinda like this style of illustrating. Im going to pursue this more.

By the way, I used no photo reference whats so ever :). I did however for the clipper. I painted the clipper from life.

Stand Up 2 Cancer

At work I'm working on the Stand Up 2 Cancer campaign. Some people may have already seen the ads in Time Square. But I wanted to try to pitch and illustration on my personal time to see if they would accept. And obviously, the one on the right might have to be censored. I have her shaving her head and then say something on the top like "We Are All In It Together" or something to that effect. These I felt were the strongest comps. There was another one like the one below which was kool too but some perverts might mistake it for pubic hair smh haha.

Untitled Short Film Project

Hi guys. I just finished meeting with Max Evry, the director to a short film he's putting together. Here is the piece to it. He's a great guy that loves movies....LIKE ME! We're going to work together again soon. Anyway here is the production art I did for him. Not really going to say anything about the story or this painting. Just look at it and let your mind wander. I wanted to experiment with the graphic realist style of Alberto Mielgo. One of my favorite contemporary artists in the industry. Shapes shapes shapes its all about shapes.

Tony & Angel Short Film Boards

When I first arrived in New York I hit up craigslist looking for PA work. Thats how I met the director of this project. I'm helping a production crew put a short film together. I storyboarded the whole thing. I'm also designing the poster. Will post that up as soon as I'm finished with it. 

I'm actually kinda glad I linked up with these guys. I knew hardly anyone when I moved out here. I met seven friends my first week. I can't wait to see NYC in the Spring and Summer. More opportunities are sure to blossom.

Previs

Self Exploration

I haven't posted something in ages. Working on a commission right now. Will be back with more really soon!

"Untitled" Project Previsual

This is a cinematic Previs for the project I'm working on. I'm still working on the script, but I wanted to dish out a quick visual on how one of my scenes would look like. This is a freestyle battle between two mcees.

I got the outline of my story worked out. Now I'm just building my sequences which is equally as challenging.